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Lake Retba & Village Feast

Dakar, Senegal

Lake Retba & Village Feast

DETAILS

  • 7
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

OVERVIEW

Drive off-road through the sand dunes surrounding Lake Retba in a 4x4 vehicle and feast on traditional Senegalese dishes at a nearby village. As you race over the desolate, rather remote terrain where the grueling Paris-Dakar car rally once ended, the ride will be exhilarating. You can expect it to be bump, unpredictable and nonstop fun. The lake is less than a mile from the Atlantic Ocean and salt was harvested there for years until precedented flooding changed the color and composition of the water. Enjoy a lunch with Senegalese traditional dishes at Keur Salim lodge then get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the traditional Wolof village of Noflaye.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Race through the sand dunes that surround Lake Retba in a 4x4 vehicle.
• See how heavy flooding changed the lake’s color, salinity and economic impact.
• Dine at a restaurant overlooking the lake and attend a traditional feast in Noflaye village.
• Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Wolof people that live in the village.
• Watch two competitors facing each other in a wrestling match (wrestling is national sport of Senegal)


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 2-hours of moderate walking/standing, some of it over uneven terrain and natural surfaces. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Light-weight clothing; sun caps; sunglasses; sunscreen and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested. Shorts are not allowed. Due to environmental changes in the area, the microorganisms that turn the lake pink have lost their color.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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